Visit the wonderful sights and attractions of Northern Ireland on this 8 day itinerary. Your
tour starts with the delivery of your Hertz car with luxury features. This itinerary is designed to allow you to start in Shannon or Dublin Or in Sligo after a train journey or flight from Dublin. A morning to midday start is recommended. If you toured the Republic before, go back and do Northern Ireland!
Day 1 - SLIGO
Your Hertz car will be delivered in Dublin, Shannon or Sligo. You'll
enjoy Yeats Country with its many historical and geological landmarks.
Overnight in Sligo.
Day 2 - OMAGH & DERRY
Tour to Enniskillen, visit the Castle Museum then on to Omagh and
the Ulster American Folk Park. Continue to 5th century walled city of Derry
for overnight.
Day 3 - DERRY
Walk around the city founded
by St. Columcille. Visit Doherty Tower and the Derry City Museum. Spend
the rest of the day exploring this
fascinating city. Overnight in Derry.
Day 4 - ANTRIM COAST
Tour along the Antrim coast to the Giant's Causeway. This
impressive area of hexagonal columns was
formed over 60 million years ago by cooling lava and has given rise
to many legends as the basalt resembles giant steps. Overnight in Portrush or Bushmills.
Day 5 - GLENS OF ANTRIM
You can stop at Bushmills Distillery which is the world's oldest
whiskey distillery, having received a license in
1608. Dunluce Castle is also on
your route today. Continue along the coast road to admire the spectacular views
of the "Nine Glens of Antrim." Overnight
in Carnlough.
Day 6 - BELFAST
Tour to Carrickfergus and along Belfast Lough to the capital city of
Northern Ireland - Belfast. Enjoy a day of exploration of the capital city of Northern Ireland.
Enjoy the sights of Belfast City.
Overnight in Belfast.
Day 7 - LISBURN & DOWNPATRICK
Travel south to Lisburn and the Irish Linen Center to see the recreation
of Ulster's greatest industry during the 19th century. On to Downpatrick to visit
Down Cathedral which is the reputed burial place of St. Patrick, Ireland's patron
saint. Continue your scenic drive through County
Down, viewing the beautiful Mountains of Mourne. Overnight
in Newcastle area.
Day 8 -BOYNE VALLEY & DUBLIN
Tour along the coast to Newry and return to the Irish Republic. Enjoy a
scenic drive to one of Europe's great archaeological mysteries, Newgrange
neolithic burial tomb, which predates the pyramids. Your tour finishes upon arrival
in Dublin. Turn in the Hertz car.
SLAN LEAT
Add Dublin's Fair City Package. Our Popular 'Add On' Package allows you
to explore Dublin without a car. Enjoy 'hassle free' enjoyment of this
1,000 year old city! Click here for info
ACCOMMODATION
You will be staying in the following towns:
Sligo: 1 night
Derry: 2 nights
Portrush: 1 night
Carnlough/Cushendall: 1 night
Belfast: 1 night
Newcastle: 1 night
Click here for a description of accommodations
Special Note: This itinerary
can be taken in reverse at the same prices.
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YOUR CUSTOMIZED PREBOOKED TOUR INCLUDES:
WE'VE ADDED FUN, FEATURES & SECURITY TO YOUR TOUR!
You'll See more, Experience more & Get More out each touring day!
• Room with private bathroom at accommodation selected:
B&Bs (Bed & Breakfast), Irish Country Hotels or Manor House Hotels for 7 nights in Ireland.
• Reservation fees to prebook all
accommodation.
• Full Irish breakfast daily in Ireland.
• Hertz Car Rental (8 days) - Latest model car with Unlimited Mileage, 3rd party liability insurance, 13.5% Value Added Tax and Location Service Charge PLUS CDW
(Collision Damage Waiver) & Theft Protection with a $1600 or $2100 Deductible per vehicle depending on the category chosen.
Note: SUPER CDW OPTION: Subject to availability, you may waive the already limited liability (deductible) shown above, in case of damage to the
Hertz vehicle, provided the vehicle is used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement, by electing to pay an
additional daily fee amount for your car category at the Hertz counter. SUPER CDW can only be purchased at the time of pick-up and
does not cover damaged tires, lost keys or use of incorrect fuel.
• Cellular Phone Rental with 20 Euros of Airtime
•30 Minutes of Itinerary Consulting Time
• Concierge Service - Services of our Ireland staff while touringile tourin
• Irish Jaunting Cart ride in Killarney
• Cruise on the Lakes of Killarney
• Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle
• Visits and admissions to Glendalough,
Blarney Castle, Blarney Woolen Mills,
Muckross House, Bunratty Folk Park, Ennis Friary,
Connemara Marble & Celtic Crystal
factories, Carrowmore Megalithic
Cemetery, Boyne Valley Center, and more!
• Detailed day-by-day itinerary that allows you to get more out of your touring day!
• Journey Through Ireland Souvenir Shirt
• DK Eyewitness Ireland Guide - 384 pages
• Rules of the Road manual
• Ordinance Survey Road Atlas
• 30 minute Ireland DVD/video
• Detailed day-by-day itinerary that allows you to get more out of your touring day!
- GET A FREE PROPOSAL -
Hertz Rent a Car Ireland
Operating the largest fleet of cars in Ireland, Hertz is the right way to drive throughout the Emerald Isle. Count on O'Scannlain International Ltd. to provide you with the right car for your special needs while touring Ireland. Whether you need an economy model, luxury touring model or a minivan, we can put you behind the driver's seat.
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
in cooperation with: Town & Country Homes Association, Irish Farm
Holidays Association, Northern Ireland Farm & Country Holidays Bed &
Breakfast Association N.I. Over 2,000 B&Bs from which to choose.
Hotel Accommodation
in cooperation with the Irish Country Hotels and
Manor House Hotels. Over 65 hotels from which to choose.
- GET A FREE PROPOSAL -
It is as simple as One, Two, Three
Step 1: Go to our Hertz Page and select the car category that fits your
party; remember you'll need enough luggage space, for the number of suitcases you intend to take with you.
Step 2: Go to our Accommodation Page and decide what style of
accommodation you wish to enjoy. You can select from B&Bs, and two categories of hotels. Choose one style or MIX all
three styles.
Step 3:
Click Here to request your Customized Prebooked Self Drive touring package proposal...
We will email you your Go As You Please package price!
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